By Howard Platt from the December 2010 Edition Black Bellied Duck They say that if it walks like a duck and talks like a duck then it must be a duck. But what if it doesn´t? What if it struts around like a goose, whistles like a traffic cop, pairs up like a swan, and […]
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By Freda Rumford from the December 2010 Edition ART WITH ROBERT HILL NEW LOCATION The classes will be held every Tuesday and Wednesday evening from 5:30 to 8:00 PM, at the PLATILLO DE PONCHO RESTAURANT cost is $100 pesos per class, or 8 classes for $600 if paid in advance. Call Robert for more information […]
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By Linda Breun from the December 2010 Edition This is a new column for Manzanillo Sun. It is my hope that we have many more arrivals to report to you than we have departures. The Bahia Deli in Santiago is now carrying fresh donuts. There is a new dress shop in the Manzanillo Plaza in […]
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By Terry Sovil from the December 2010 Edition The Magistrate’s Wife 1768-1829 Born: 28 September 1768 Birthplace: Morelia, Mexico Died: 02 March 1829 Place of Death: Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico Best Known As: Heroine of the Independence of Mexico Doña Josefa Ortíz de Domínquez is considered the “Heroine of the Independence of Mexico”. She was born […]
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By David Fitzpatrick from the December 2010 Edition Part 2: The Count-Down to War In the mid 1840s, Mexico was experiencing a period of political turbulence. At one point, the bitter rivalries between factions verged on civil war. In a series of revolving-chair government changes, there were four presidents in a period of one year. […]
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By Terry Sovil from the December 2010 Edition Environmental advocates at PADI, the Professional Association of Diving Instructors, created a foundation called Project A.W.A.R.E. in 1989. The purpose of this new group was to help conserve underwater environments through education, advocacy and action. Thus Project AWARE, Aquatic World Awareness Responsibility & Education, was born. PADI […]
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By Terry Sovil from the November 2010 Edition RANCHO DON ANDRÉS Andrés isn’t exactly hidden. It has been a favorite spot for many diners. There was a recent change in and “The Ranch” is open again. I had the distinct pleasure of dining there during their first week’s opening. Their grounds are beautiful. While we […]
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By Teresa Quizoz from the November 2010 Edition Ingredients For the Batter: 3/4 cup butter 1 3/4 cups sugar 8 egg yolks 2 1/2 cups flour, sifted 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup milk 6 egg whites For the 3 Milk: 2 cups Carnation Evaporated Milk (Leche […]
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By Howard Platt from the November 2010 Edition The crested or northe rn caracara is a bird of legend and mystery. Legend has it that about a thousand years or so ago, a tribe called the Mexica, were drawn by a vision to migrate south and eastwards, to the valleys of central Mexico. They found […]
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By Freda Rumfordfrom the November 2010 Edition So we are back from 12 days in Colima! Not a pleasure trip but one which in some circumstances became pleasurable. We went a little fearfully because Nigel (my husband of 54 years) had been sick on and off for the past almost two years and was not […]
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